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# Software Engineer, Systems and Infrastructure

- **Company:** LinkedIn Corporation
- **Location:** Bellevue, WA, United States
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $195,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Computing Platforms, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Programming, Distributed Systems, Apache Hadoop, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Open Source Technology, Software Engineering, Rust (Programming Language), Data Storage Technologies, Apache Spark, Backend, AI Platforms, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Functional Programming, Api Design, Software Coding, Grpc, Golang
- **Published:** September 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c2588dfb5caafc90

## About the Role

* BA/BS Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or related practical experience
 * 1+ years of industry experience in software design, development, and algorithm related solutions
 * Experience programming in Object-oriented languages such as Java, C++, Python, Go, C#, Rust and/or Functional languages such as Scala, * 2+ years of relevant work experience - MS or PhD in Computer Science or related technical discipline
 * Experience designing building and triaging complex, large scale distributed systems
 * Experience with industry, opensource, and/or academic research in technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Kubernetes, Feather, GraphQL, GRPC, Apache Kafka, Pinot, Samza or Venice

Suggested Skills

 * Distributed systems
 * Backend Systems Infrastructure
 * Java/Golang/Rust/Python

## Description

As part of our world-class software engineering team, you will be charged with building the next-generation infrastructure and platforms for LinkedIn, including but not limited to: an application and service delivery platform, compute platform, massively scalable data storage and replication systems, cutting-edge search platform, best-in-class AI platform, experimentation platform, privacy and compliance platform etc. You will work and learn among the best, putting to use your passion for distributed technologies and algorithms, API design and systems-design, and your passion for writing code that performs at an extreme scale. LinkedIn has already pioneered well-known open-source infrastructure projects like Apache Kafka, Pinot, Azkaban, Samza, Venice, Datahub, Feather, etc. We also work with industry standard open source infrastructure products like Kubernetes, GRPC and GraphQL - come join our infrastructure teams and share the knowledge with a broader community while making a real
impact within our company.

Responsibilities

 * You will design, implement, and optimize the performance of large-scale distributed systems with security and compliance in mind.
 * You will participate in design and code reviews to maintain our high development Standards.
 * You will partner with peers, leads and partners to define, scope, prioritize, and build impactful features at a high velocity., LinkedIn is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.

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